Finding/Choosing an architect

10 years ago

My wife and I will be taking over her mother's house in the next few months. It's around 3500 sq ft but will most likely be a total renovation. So that puts us in the market for an architect. The house is on Long Island. We've heard so many conflicting reviews about people and really can't find much inline about specific architects. It's a huge job, and expensive as well, so just want to make sure we go with the best person for the job.

Does anyone have any advice or even any recommendations? Thanks and so happy to be a part of the houzz community

-Daniel

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mcbmd3
10 years ago
What I and my husband did was to assemble a team of architect, designer/ interior decorator and contractor. We already knew an interior designer who was of the highest quality so we consulted her which led to the architect who was brilliant. He led us to the contractor who was so so. In the end, our large expensive remodel came out extremely well.
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BLDG Workshop Inc.
10 years ago
the above is good advice. if you can find one superstar then chances he/she can lead you to others that can work well together. houzz reviews are pretty good in the 'find a pro' section for your area
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danielmatuk
Original Author
10 years ago
Hey thanks for the advice. Honestly, this whole process is quite a bit daunting and overwhelming. Just want to make sure that money spent is money well spent. We have reached out to an interior designer who can possibly point us in the right direction. Does it make sense to reach out to some of the architects here on Houzz?

mcmd3, if the contractor was so so, were you happy with the overall quality of your remodel?
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Nature's Angle, LLC
10 years ago
If you have not already found a Professional you like, most Architects will have an initial meeting with you for free. Some are even willing to draw schematic sketch(s) to demonstrate their skills and help you visualize what you are getting for the design fee. Architects who develop good relationships with Builders is also a good sign. This demonstrates that Builders are willing to work with the Architect multiple times and the Architect has well designed/noted plans.